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Mazda is working overtime to overhaul its entire lineup. With the 2014 CX-5 crossover and Mazda6 sedan both off to a running start, Mazda is now looking to launch the third-generation Mazda3. We could see the automaker’s compact offering as soon as this fall, according to a new report.

Not much is known about the next 3, but it’s assumed that the 155-hp Skyactiv 2.0-liter four-cylinder and six-speed transmissions introduced for 2012 will carry over to the 2015 model. Automotive News also reports that the 3 could also see the addition of the 184-hp 2.5-liter I-4 from the 6 sedan and CX-5 crossover; although, AN doesn’t state what would power the 2015 Mazdaspeed3, assuming the hot hatch lives on. No word on whether or not the 3 will get the turbodiesel slated for the 6, either.

We spied the 2015 Mazda 3 out testing earlier this year, and – unsurprisingly – the compact car will adopt the Kodo design language worn by the 6, CX-5, and CX-9. It’s pretty clear that the new 3 will have a long hood, aggressive fender budges, and a pert rump. The overall design looks less busy than the current car, but still a clear evolution of the 3’s design. Expect to see an all-black interior similar to the ones found in the 6 and CX-5, with simple shapes and good ergonomics.

A Mazda representative told us that they do not discuss future product.